Henry Mintzberg Quotes

Adaptability is a great asset to have because life is so unpredictable, and things can change overnight for any of us.

Every day is different; you never know what to expect, and you have to be ready to pivot on a dime.

You don't know what's going to happen in our business a year from now... so you have to be flexible and adaptable, and that's what we try to do.

Never assume. Never make plans. Keep doing the press-ups and deep knee bends: you'll need all your strength and flexibility when your life suddenly implodes. Maybe it won't — some people do lead enchanted lives — but odds are that it will. Some time.

It is not balance you need but adaptability.

Our only security is our ability to change.

It's really impossible to project ahead even six months in this business.

If one has a flexible attitude, one knows how to deal with changing situations

That may be one of the qualities a lot of owners have. They thrive on times that are challenging and changing because you have to grasp the big picture.

But this is sports entertainment, so things can change on a daily basis. For that reason you have to be ready to go at any time.

The game changes so quickly, and you have to get yourself in a position mentally where you can deal with whatever is thrown at you.

Listen, things change, that's part of life. Part of what makes you great is being able to move when you need to move. Being limber, agile and roll with the punches so to speak.

I've learned pretty quickly you better be able to adjust daily.

I feel it's important for anyone to adapt; you never know what kind of situation you will walk into.

I can adapt to any situation.

But that's how life is. You never know how it's going to turn out, and you can't plan for everything. You just have to do your best dealing with things as they come and hope people forgive you when you make a mistake.

People would pull the rug out from under me. So I learnt how to dance on a moving carpet.

The ability to adapt is everything!

Flexibility is the key to stability.

I think I'm very adaptable.

Things change very quickly. You have to be prepared and ready and on your toes at all times.

Life's so unpredictable. You never know when the next high or low will strike you. The trick is just to flow with the tide.

In boxing and politics, you cannot predict results. You should be ready to go 12 rounds. But if you win in the first round, you should be ready to be the winner quickly.

Sometimes it's good to be ready for the unpredictable. I'm glad that I can go through unpredictable situations. It's a good thing.

I think what we focus on is every game is a different challenge, and you have to find ways to put yourself in position to win, and you have to have a resourcefulness, and it's not always going to go according to play.